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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
A Printer Fell Heir to Over $2,OOO,-
600.


CHICAGO, October 20.-The Her.
aids Waco, Texas, special says: Jo-
seph E. Hamilton, printer of this
city, mas fallen heir to an estate the
amount Of which is over S2,0OO,OOO.
The money was left by an uncle who
went to California, in 1850. The
other day the lucky printer received
letters from W. Y. Bliss, public ad'
ministrator of Butte County, Califor'
MIA, requesting him to prove his iden
tity and forward the papers, which
he has done. Mr.. Hamilton leaves
next week for California. He is
good fellow and general favorite
with the fraternity here.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
An Honest Negro.
Corinqton, Ga, Star.

Mr.. Fred Vaughn, an old citizen OF
Walton County, recently lost his
pocketbook while in Social Circle,
which contained about $4,000 in
notes and some money. The pocket
book was found by a colored man
named Robert Foster, who is the
head cook at Morrow & Cheney's
restaurant, and was promptly re-
turned to it's owner, who was in con-
siderable trouble about it. Such
honesty as that displayed by Robert
IS hard to find.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
Did He Have More than One ?
Lancaster Rerieao.

A band of thieves are "doing up"
Rock Hill. Tile editor of the Herald
was robbed of his shirts one night
last week.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

COLUMBIA, October 28-Ten miles
of the Charleston, CincinRati and
Chicago Railroad. from Camden
northward, have been completed.
Railroad Commissioner Jervey will
inspect this section of the Three Cs
tomorrow. After this inspection
the road will be ready for business
Commissioner Bonham is to-day in
specting the Cheraw and Chester
Railroad.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03

Col. Mike Brown returned from
his trip to the North on Saturday.
During his absence he bought fifteen
hundred ton Of steel rails for the
Blackville and Newberry Railroad,
paying $4,000 in cold cash for
them. They were shipped on Friday.
AS soon as they arrive Mr.. J. H.
Burchhalter will begin to lay track
and before Christmas the iron horse
will make his triumphant entry into
Five Points.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
BUYING A RAILROAD.
.Special to the Nescs and Courier

TEN MILES OF THE THREE C'S COM
PLETED.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
4 Remarkable Contrast.

The remarkable difference last Satur.
day, the day of Trlbbey's circus, and the
show days OF tie times when Brookha-
ven saloons were in full blast, must have
server, and u comparison favorable to pro-
hibtion must have been drawn by every
rejecting mind. The many dimes and
nickcls which on such days found thri. way
to the saloonist's till, were spent with The
restaurants, frnit dealers and merchants
generally in the IerchaSe of wholesome
and profitable articles, none o. which
stole mems reason or transformed them
into brutes. As II consequence all the
business was transacted with sober men,
the streets were filled with orderly people
and drunkenness with its disgrace full scenes
was unknown. Ladies' and children could
be seen vending their way to IIeuck's
Hall where matinee performance was
being given for their benefit. No sound
of blasphemy reached their ears and no
form obstructed their path
Who would exchange scenes like these
for those of the past' Who can regret
the absence of the saloon9 The convic-
ton must press itself upon the minds of
all reasoning men that financially and
morally the absence of the saloon is II
decided advantage.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
THE SHADOW or DEATH
overhangs Lee. somerville & Boyd. of
Wesson, Miss.

Overhangs Lee, Somervills Boyd, of
Wesson, Miss.
Last weeks mail brought them tho fol-
lowing letter;
Lee, SOmerrille g. Boyd, Wesson, Miss:
Unless you cease selling at one-third
the price of other merchants your doom is
sealed !! Thirty-6ve Copiah merchants
have sworn to have your blood. You
have ruined their business, and only
your lives eau repay the injury you have
inflicted on them. What fate is too hur-
rible for the men who only charge $40 for
sack or frock diagonal suit. 81. OO
for all-wuol jerseys. $500 for fine New
Market $500 for an all-wool pair of
pants. 81. so for fine felt Derby hat,
and other things in proportion. Cease
doing these things or beware the untold
venGence Of the Secret Society of Busted
Merchants. Wild Horse will tear You
asunder.
TIM EXECUTIVE Com. S. S. L. VI.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

The Interstate Poultry and Pet Stoc k
Association will hold their Sixth Annual
Exhibition of Fine Poultry and Pet Stock,
at Jackson, Tenn, Dec. 12th to 18th.
1887. Jackson is city of some ten tlIous-
and inhabitants, centrally located, and
easy of access from all directions. The
Illinois Central railroad, will sell round
trip tickets to this exhibition for half fare.
This will insure a very large attendance,
and make it possible for ali lovers of fine
stock TO attend. The Premium List is
very liberal, over 500 being offered in
prizes. 4 separate class for Pit Cams
with separate prizes. Premium List now
ready. Send for II copy to the Secretary.
A. \. Cowdcry, GadSden, Tenn.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

Be kind enough, reader, to do us the ia
vor of mentioning our paper when You so
to purchase at the stores that advertise
with us-and patti Onize them above all
others. In ordering goods from dis
lance you might kindly help MS in this
way: Noticing your advertisement in the
BRooKHAvEN LEADER, desire to order
of you, etc" This is the most etlectual way
of helping the business of paper, for
paper must needs get much of its support
through ADVERTISING.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
The Modern Practical Schocl.
L. A. WYATT, President,
JACKSON, Miss
Valuable Property for sale.

a good dwelling house containing seven
TooniS, with all necessary out build nss,
with ahont four acres of grnnnd, situated
in the finest nsighburhood in town, with
good water, and convenient To h"h til.
business portion Of TOWN and the schonlS,
The dwelling is now insured for Sl,e00,
aud will DO sold at a great sacrifice an ac-
conut ot u change in business. f'or par
ticnlars, call on the Editor Of this paper.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
POWELL'S SPECIALTiES.

Fine hand made candies pOtc on EaRd
Fresh pork sausage, barley and buck
wheat just receired.
Choice dairy and creamery butter and
cheese every week.
Choice sweet pickle in barrel and
English chow-chow.
Fresh nuts, fine fruits and gronnG
spices of the best quality.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

Mr.. ID. |. WilcoXson of Horse Cave, XIV,
says he WAS for many years, badly Attic
ted with PhthiSic, also Diabetes; the pains
were almost uncomfortable and would
some times almost throw him into convul-
sions. lie tried Electric Bilters and got
relief from the first bottle and after TAX
ing six bottles, was entirely cured and
had gained in flesh eighteen ponds.
Says he positively believes he would have
died, had it not been for the relief afford
ed by Electric Bitters. Sold ut fifty cents
a bottle by T. L. Meade and Co. 4
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
s Good Way to Educate.
LINDEN, TN, Jan. :

LINDEN, TN, Jan. I987.
Mr.. \. X. Hawkes.: The eyeglasses
bought of yOu tw" years ago give perfect
satisfaction, aud can give yon ccrtlf-
cate that they are the best ever used.
am trying to educate The people in this To-
cality to the Importance of using the
Hawkes. Glasses. II. +. O'NEAL.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
Wood aniett.

Wood-long wood, short wood, season
ed wood. green wool, pine wood, oak
wood, hickory wood or most amy other
kind of timhcr-wilI he taken by this of
fee in exchange for subscriptions Any
of our patrons near town VIII" are owing
for their paper will please bear this in
mind and act accordingly.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

The next meeting of the Fair River Mis-
sionary Society will lie held at Mt Zion
Church, the fourth Sabbath in March.
The meeting at WcsSon last Sabbath was
well attended. Rev. S. W. Siblcy, of
HazlehurSt, preached on Woman'S Work
IN the morning and IN the evening the la
dies held meeting with Mrs. Adriia NJ
I!illman, of Clinton, as the ruling spirit.
There were only four reports sent in, We
are informed. and pastors are ursod TO
look more carefully into this matter and
see that full reports are sent up at next
meeting. Union Halls report was fine
one and well presented by Miss Fannie
Maxwell. Foreign Missions need "spccia
pray cr and aid.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

Don't fail to read the advertisement OF
that wide-awake and entcrprising firm,
Lee, Somervile & Boyd, of Wesson. AS
they say, they mean business. We would
especially ask our subscribers in Simpson,
Copiah, Lawrence and the upper portion
of Lincoln to remember this firm. They
carry stock which for size, variety and
cheapness is rarely found in II country
town. The ladies particularly, will find
their store IL model place to do their pur-
chasing. Again we say, read their adver-
tisement, give them a trial and you'll
thank them and the LEADER for calling
your attention to the subject.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
A Business Peach Tree.

DIR. Hester has presented this office with
a peach limb containing second crop OF
peaches nearly as large as guinea eggs,
and blooms for third. He says the first
crop ripened in July, whcrcupon it began
Immediately to bloom for the second
crop. Unfortunately for tree 80 very
industrious, the fruit is very little ac-
count.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

A Teachers Institute Meeting will be
held EN- the first Saturday, 3rd day. of De-
cember next, at the Court house in Brook
haven, at 10 A. NJ. All teachers in the
comfy, white and colored, are notified to
be in attendance on that day promptly.
J. NJ. GRAFTON,
County Supt.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

"Iu the midst of life we are in death. y
That fell destroyer consumption is ever
ready to seize upon his victims. BE on
your guard, therefore, and when you are
attacked by a cough, or cold in the chest
use Marsden's Pectoral Balm. 1t is an
ipfallible cure.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

"a small hole will sink II great ship"
and trifling cough, if not checked in
time, may lead to consumption and
death. Be always prepared by having a
bottle of MaIsden's Pectoral Balm in the
house. 1t will Immediately relieve and
cure Vou
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

Marsden's Pectoral Balm. For Coughs,
Colds, Group, and incipient Consumption.
will cure Bronchitis, Sore Throat and
Asthma.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Illinois Central Railroad.

GOING NORTH DAILY.
No 2 ExPREsss--Leaves y. D.. .9:l5 -. ~,
Arrives Brookhaveii, Z:53 =. IA.
Arrives at jackson, 5:l3 i. ~
No. EXPrrss--Leavcs y. %, 600 T.. NJ
Arrives BrookbaNen, lO:l5 l.. IN
Arrives at jackson, l2:A2 u. ~
ioiNu sutTu ipHLTJ.
No. EXPR.--I'veS. Jnck~"u 81" T.. 70
Leaves BrooLhayr", OK J.. rn
Arrives TT y. ~, " ~
M. ; .HAII.-Lrayrz JrrLsou - - ~
Leaves Hr"uEbavrIi, ":2> q. ~
Arrives New Orleans. 80 u. ~.
Nu> = and ] do not S'rp at h'g Ia
tinu~. Ms. | and Z st"p vt al stations
Az trains ,I"l ~ iirnnk iIar"n.
~ Trains both Nay maze rI""c cen
nrction With al. of the |. &. brHnch r,adS
FIFIEIFT TRAINS
40 mixed going n"rlh lrnNrs Er""-
haven II g:2U \. VI.
NJ. miNrd GOING south i"aNrs Brook
haven al 2:;,3 ,. VI.
~ NiArd freight. de- moi ran un san
lay aud NON. gor> south "u M"r''H,.
&c. CLARKE. TEA. Manager.
J. W. COLEMAN. A. -. n-.-d.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

Powell has thousand novelties and no
tious cheap.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
IA GRAND CHRISTMAS GIFT.s
1.-The Story of Baptist Miss ions,'

with its delightful tales of travel and'adventure.
charm ng description Of f1rei On life manners,
well as its inspiring narratives of missigEary
illustrated 10y lS5 beautiful enOrav-
ings--ma kes one of the most attractive gift
books OF the season. for young aud old. lis
Just as facinaung as a novel TO all readers.
REV. r. J. BOONE, Ag nj.
BrOOkhayen. Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

For good coffee, sugar, rice, teas, mo-
lassrS, flour. Grits, meal, meat, hams,
sour kraut, tobacco, pipes, cigars, spices,
candies and fruits; nuts, extracts, mus
tards, etc., all at the very lowest prices,
call on Powell.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24
BANK NOTICE.

We beg to announce to the business
community of this city, and the public
generally, that we are prepared with ev-
cry facility to do n general banking bust
ness. Money to loan, deposits received,
exchange bought and sold. Being una
ble for the present to secure suitable Of
flee building, we have decided not to OPP
crate under a separate organization, aud
will hereafter be known as MERCHANTS
and BANKERS"
We have (to arrive) the latest improv-
ed Halls DOvETAILED BURGLAR PROOF
SAFE aud TIME Lock, which guarantees
security for all money aud valuables de-
posted with Us. We give our close per
sOnal attention to all matters pertaining
to banking entrusted To MS, aud hope to
merit fall share of the business of this
community and the surrounding rnnutry
Collections on all accessible points nude
and rcmitted for promptly.
Very rcSpcc fully,
nolO-tf SHERMAN Il DAMS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-11-24

When visiting the Crescent City, f. X.
Hardom's is the place to buy your millin-
cry. lie is up with all the latest and
most beautiful styles. Orders by mail
will also receive prompt and satisfactory
attention.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05

The record of an official trial off
Scotland a short time ago, shows
that q new steamer named the
Queen Victoria, is the fastest in the
world. She steamed nine hours, and
her speed averaged nearly 26 miles an
hour. The steamer ran out into che
teeth of what may be fairly called a
gale of wind, and during the passage
two or three squalls of wind, accom-
panied by rain, we're met with, but
the steamer behaved herself splendid,
", standing up against the wind in
excellent style.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05
CONDENSED NEWS.
Recent land Decisions.

Washington Special; Secretary Lamar
has decided that although ohm j. Skohen,
after taking up land in section 27, town
! ship 1928, range 81, Aberdeen land district,
Dakota, still retained his interest in a
store and worked there daily, it did not
affect his good iaith in making the entry.
The question is not did the claimant
carry on any other business than
agriculture? but rather did he
comply with the pre-emption law as
to inhabitaucy and Improvement? John
seems, however, to have sold his claim
shauty the day after he proved up to a
man who hauled it off the claim. This
rather impugned the good faith of the ell
try, and the secretary ordered a rehearing
in the case and also directed the secretary
to give Skohen chance to makouew proof
ii he desires to go back on his claim.
Another claimant who is to be allowed
to make new proof, is Miss Lulu Marshall
OF the Aberdeen land district. She fell sick,
and had to 60 to ST. Paul under physician s
care the greater part Of the time between
settlement and final proof. The secretary
sees no reason for cancellation, but thinks
that Lulu had better 90 and live upon the
land little while and then submit new
proof. Charles w. Moss has contested the
entry OF Frank Adams. The latter was q
laborer who had to depend on his days
labor for a living. He entered the north
west quarter OF section 13, township 100,
range 63, Huron land district, ana com.
piled with all the requirements OF the law
except as to continuous residence day by
day. The secretary reverses Sparks, and
orders the entry patented, holding that q
man may earn a living and take up public
land at the same time.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05
According to Prof, Conrad Of Hall

According to Prof. Conrad of Halle,
the number OF university students in
Germany has increased from 3,4OO
in 1867 to 28,OOOat the present time.
In the last FIVE years the increase has
been 26 per cent, while the popula-
ton has increased only five per cent.
All the professions which require spec
al training are greatly, overcrowded
and an increasingly large number OF
learned men are quite as poo- as the
body of the unlearned who earn a iv,
ing by manual labor.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05

The new pistol law in Texas pro.
yides that all persons who carry on or
about their persons, or saddles. or in
their saddlebags a pistol, dirk, or 9th,
er deadly weapon eshall be punished
by fine and Imprisonment. 1t went
into effect July 4. The law will prob.
ably be executed very loosely, if at
all, as similar laws are in other States.
Almost every State has laws against
carrying concealed weapons, and yet
there are thousands ofpeople who are
ready to draw their guns when slight
provocation. Something more and
better than law is required to work a
reform in this matter.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05
The predictions of the advocates OF

The predictions of the advocates OF
a reduction of letter postage to two
cents have been verified. The postof-
fee department has received the re-
ports from nearly all the frst-class
postoffices for the fiscal year, and they
show a considerable increase OF reve-
nue. over the receipts for the
preceding fiscal year. Some Of
the officials think. in fact, that the de-
partment may soon again be selt-sus-
tanning, notwithstanding the material
reduction in postage. ~s~
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05
Scientists have at various times il

Scientists have at various times in
the past amused themselves with esti-
mates, .pf more or less definite char.
acter,of the vast amount OF power
that has been daily going to weste in
Niagara Falls. And doubtless there
has always been considerable pro
portion OF the visitors to Niagara
whose admiration for its grandeur
has been mixed with something Of a
longing regret at the falling tons oi
water. and the energy that isdissipat-
"a IS they ffsEE ffsEEii. 1t appears that some
OF the leading business men of Buffalo
have been looking at Niagara in this
spirit,and theresult has been move
ment, as we are told, to raise q prize
fund Of 500, 600 for an invention
tdat shall best utilize this water pow
er.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05
Important Supreme Court Decision.

Chief Justice Gilflan, OF the supreme
court OF Minnesota, has handed down a
decision reversing the famous Lac Qui
Parle cOunty-seat contest, and declaring
the act OF 1885, which provides for the re-
mOTal of county seats, unconstitutional
in that it is special legislation. This will
necessitate the changing back to their old
places OF six county seats already re-
provided that q county seat could be
removed by majority OF electors, or re-
quired a three-tifth vote for all counties in
which matter had been previously consid-
cred or acted upon. The supreme court
decision declares this act to be in oDposi-
tion to the provisions OF the constitution
al amendment OF 1881, which prohibits
the enactment OF any special legislatio ion for
the change Ofcounty seats. The law OF 1885
provided for a three fifths vote in some
counties and a majority vote in others, and
made distinction in classifying counties.
1t is on account that the act is declared un-
constitutional because it provides two rules
not based on any proper classification.
The six county seats which have been
moved under this act, and which will have
to be moved back, are as follows: In Lac
qui Parle county the change was from Lac
qui Parle to Madison; in Traverse county,
from Browns Valley to Wheaton; in Jack.
son codnty, from Jackson to Lakefeld; in
Dodge county, from Kasson to Dodge Cen
ter; in Wadena county, from Wadena to
Verndale. Although these seats will have
to be changed back, the legality OF the bust.
ness transacted since their removal will
not be impaired.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05

not exceed, that Of any previous vae[ s.
n few localities the crop OF snall agr,;,, &. ~
been seriously injured BY prol onoed drc,.ats
gopher pests or other unfortunsIte ese,,s .r.ll,
stances. But when we consider tha sn''l. ,s'as
surface OF the territory, equalinc "a 4, tass
the combined area Of all New England rrt
together with the states Of New York ars
Pennsylyania, it is not to be expeets5
that season will be SO favorable ~ "
result IN perfect crop in every copntv
There has been little or no darosss..s
from hail or other disastrous storms ''ssss ~
no reports OF ravages by chinch ~
Fourteen counties report the condition u
the crops to be the
BEST EVER KNOWN
The condition OF the corn cron i. 49,
cially gratifying. Nearly oue.half 81 tha 4,
dividual reports, a large share OF which ara
from farmers north Of the iorty-sixth nar.
allel, place the crop at 100. The lesson
taught by the result OF this years opera
tons will in the future lead farmers to still
further diversity their crops; the greatest
possible good viii have been accomnlisbed
for the agricultural interests oil the terri.
tory. The statistics show that in lime,
there were new filings at the ten United
States land Offices in Dakota on 999 $50
acres OF land; acquired by final proof and
by entry 7o5, GAS acres. The total num.
Der OF pre-emption filings is 2,64S homa.
stead; 2,292 timber culture i, 500 nre.
emption proofs; committed homesteads
S54; final mestead proofs, 2,ll3. tinnher
culture proofs, 1SS; purchased by land
scrip, $40 acres. On the basis OF the enl-
culatiou adopted by this office there was
a gain during June OF 1909 souls, or at
the rate OF 81, 900 for the year.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05

An Excellant Ticld for Dakota Cereals PronIs.
ed, with Corn in the Lead vaIne or Diyersi-
nas rrnns.- -uaknta.s lirn.rtI, - pnnuIafinn

An Excellant Yield for Dakota Cereals Promis-
ed, with Corn in the Lead vaInr OF Diyersi-
nes crops-D -Dakota's Growth in Population.
Territorial Statistician Mcclure has is
sued a circular letter giving in tisbSlar
form the result Of his inquiries in each
county regarding crops. His correspond
ents are all farmers, and five wers selected
in different parts of each county The
showing is highly satisfactory. Reckon.
ing 100 as q perfect crop, il is shown
that the average condition Of wheat IN
seventy-six counties is 40 per cent.
corn 80, oats 10, rye go barley So, buck.
bles S6. Itis significant that the three coun.
ties in which wheat stands at 100 are
Union in the extreme south, Marshall in
the central aud Cavalier on the extreme
northern boundary The only locality
reportinga lack OF moisture is THE bismarck
signal station, extending az far east as
Jamestown Even In this region, where
this rainfall in june was about one
third that Of any previous year,
wheat will average hah crop, and corn
stands at 100 and vegetables and all root
crops ars nearly perfect. Corn Is perfect
crop in twenty-one counties and over 80
per cent. In forty-two counties In what
has always been considered an exelnsiveI "
wheat region north OF the forty sixth par
allel, cora Is the best this year. In fact.
CORN is KING
throughout the territory. The average
temperature of the territory Ia June at nine
United States signal stations MAS GIG; rain
fall 323 inches, OF i ~ Iess than khe
average for seven years. The cosnn1ss
aioner oE ihsrnigration, sumnlariaing the
report. says For she first three weeksin
June there WIS deficiency Ia the rainfall,
which together with unusually warm
reather, caused farmers no little anxiety.
However. goodsoaking rains during the
latter part Of the month continuing in
jlly, have wrought a wonderful change,
and II Is now sale 10 to predict the aver.
aee yield 81 cereals Tor the territory,
A. whoia, fully Up to, i It does
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-05

Long distance telephoning is serious
Ly impairing the business OF some OF
the telegraphic companies. The sub
stitution OF conversation for other
methods OF communication, is one OF
the wonders OF electricity.